Thompson Rivers University

The Conversation Canada | A blanket ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ is good for people and animals

February 6, 2020

TRU’s Jonathan Van Hamme writes in The Conversation Canada about why products like clothing, carpets and cookware treated with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (toxic chemicals more commonly known as PFAS) are being phased out in stores.He cites studies that show they are persistent, pervasive and cause a range of health problems. Read more